The Strong Towns Podcast To Build Strong Towns, We Need To Change the Cultural Conversation
Nov 11, 2024
Discover the inspiring push for a cultural shift in urban development. Conversations focus on how community support drives sustainable solutions to local challenges. Personal stories reveal the importance of participation in fostering dialogue. Delve into the essential transformation of conversations surrounding public investments and growth. The episode emphasizes community engagement as a key player in effective local governance, paving the way for resilient and prosperous towns.
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Strong Towns: A Cultural Movement
- The Strong Towns movement is cultural, aiming to change how we think about city growth.
- It seeks to help people understand why their cities struggle financially.
Curbside Chats and 'Aha' Moments
- Chuck Marohn initially gave talks called "curbside chats" about city growth and financial insolvency.
- He observed how people's minds would change as they grasped the concepts.
The Power of 'Stroad'
- The word "stroad" illustrates how a new term can highlight a pre-existing problem.
- Once people understand the concept, they perceive their surroundings differently.